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Introducing The Smiths
On this day in 1984, one of the most influential bands in alternative music released their debut album. The Smiths' self-titled debut...
Feb 202 min read


Da Inner Sound Y'all
Released on this day in 1989, De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising , was like something I had never heard before. It remains a landmark...
Feb 62 min read


Meet The Thin White Duke
Released on this day in 1976, David Bowie’s Station to Station  stands as a pivotal moment in his career, both musically and personally....
Jan 232 min read


Here at the Paradise
Paradise Theatre , released by Styx on this day in 1981, is widely regarded as one of the band's most ambitious and commercially...
Jan 162 min read


1984
Van Halen’s 1984  is a landmark album, both in the band's career and in the broader rock landscape of the 1980s. Released on this day in,...
Jan 92 min read


Boys and Girls in America
On this day in 2006, one of the best rock albums of the 2000s was released. It was a raucous celebration of youth, love and recklessness....
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Something New From Emmylou
Released on this day in 1995, Emmylou Harris' Wrecking Ball represents a bold departure from the country-folk sound she had become known...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


We Are A Part...
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 , released on this day in 1989, is a landmark album that cemented her status as a socially conscious...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


The Hip Are Here
One of my favorite bands of all time released their debut album on this day in 1989. Up to Here  by The Tragically Hip is gritty,...
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Ladies and Gentlemen...Oasis
With the huge news of Oasis reuniting for a concert series in the UK, today is the perfect day to talk about their amazing debut album,...
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Black Rose - Who's That?
Have you ever heard of the band Black Rose? My guess is the majority of you haven’t. But on this day in 1980, they opened for Hall &...
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Introducing Ben Folds Five
Ben Folds Five's debut album, released on this day in 1995, is a vibrant and eclectic collection that defies the conventions of the era's...
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Welcome to Paul’s Boutique
On this day in 1989, the Beastie Boys released Paul's Boutique, a seminal work in the hip-hop genre, showcasing the trio's innovative...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Here We Go!
It was groundbreaking. It was diverse. It was a traveling caravan. And it was beautiful. On this day in 1991, the very first Lollapalooza...
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Superfly
Curtis Mayfield's Superfly, released on this day in 1972, is a quintessential soul album that has left an indelible mark on music...
Jul 11, 20242 min read


A Cosmic Comeback
After The B-52s guitarist Ricky Wilson died in 1985 during the recording of the album Bouncing Off the Satellites, the band wasn’t sure...
Jun 27, 20242 min read


That Voice
Roberta Flack's debut album First Take, released on this day in 1969, remains a timeless masterpiece that effortlessly blends soul, jazz,...
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Happy Birthday Maxwell
The R&B singer Maxwell was born on this day in 1973. To celebrate his birthday, let’s take a deep dive into his spectacular debut album...
May 23, 20242 min read


The Stone Roses Debut
It’s Throwback Thursday and on this day one of the greatest debut albums of all time was released. In 1989, The Stone Roses debut album,...
May 2, 20242 min read


Loved By Girls & Boys
Were you Team Oasis or Team Blur? Back in the mid-90s, that was one of the big music questions. I think we can now look back and...
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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